Cruising without limits on ships that get it right
When Matthew Medeiros wheels onto a ship, he isn’t looking for champagne or chandeliers first. He’s scanning for ramps, lifts, and the little design choices that tell him the cruise line didn’t tack accessibility on as an afterthought.
Accessible destination round up
As a disability travel writer, I have a lot of unique experiences exploring accessible destinations and attractions with my family. Every once in a while something sticks out as exceptionally fun and accessible – we share those here.
Better together – disability parent Q&A
Responses from readers included things that the travel industry can do to remove barriers, while all suggestions for travelers focused on sticking with known quantities.
Creating family memories that last
By Jennifer Allen What do you remember about your family vacations as a kid? I remember my dad driving late into the night because he refused to pay more than $50 for a hotel room and we simply weren’t in a $50 per night part of the world. He would get […]
The power of community
traveling together, growing together
In a world that sometimes feels disconnected, the importance of community stands out, especially in the realm of travel. For families like ours, who navigate complex medical situations while on the go, this support is invaluable.
Finding Truly Accessible Travel Spots: What Helps the Most
You deserve better than to hope that the “accessible” tag you see on travel booking sites means what you think it means. You want adventures built on confidence, not vague claims and crossed fingers.
Airlines, Airports and Autism
In my experience bringing fifteen groups of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to Israel on 10-day heritage trips, the biggest challenge has historically been accessing services and accommodations from airlines for people with invisible (hidden) disabilities, and clearing up misperceptions.
Adaptive diving programs open a sea of opportunity
When you have a disability, this is what it’s like to go through dive training. On our second day of diving, the moment we’d been hoping for happened. Our first day of open water adaptive scuba training had taken us to anemones teeming with clownfish.
A Journey Among Giants, Rainforests, and Lakes
Green in every imaginable shade stretches as far as the eye can see. Majestic trees soar skyward, their moss-draped branches catching light that filters down like a halo.
The future of travel is inclusive
Hi, I’m Matthew Medeiros, but feel free to call me Matty. I’m from Vancouver, British Columbia, and I’m proud to serve as an Accessible Travel Advisor and Advocate, dedicated to making travel more inclusive for everyone.